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unilateral

[yoo-nuh-lat-er-uhl] / ˌju nəˈlæt ər əl /
ADJECTIVE
concerned with one side
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The spokesperson added that "any unilateral actions or agreements concerning transshipped goods must not target or harm the interests of third parties."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"The Council also unanimously expresses its concern regarding the repeated unilateral actions taken without resorting to dialogue or to the institutional mechanisms established to address situations of this nature."

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Musk's 42% ownership stake in SpaceX gives him essentially unilateral control over everything it does.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

It also said it hopes the U.S. will further eliminate unilateral tariffs on China in future trade talks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

And I can see by the look in her eye that she’s freefalling toward a unilateral decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman



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